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Oli has a unique way of expressing herself that is positive and usually very funny. I keep track of some of these expressions for several reasons: (1) I smile every time I read them, (2) I want to have some material for her wedding and for when she begins dating, and (3) Sue and I think that a book, entitled “The World According to Olivia”, would be fairly easy to compile in ten or so years.

3-3-2003

Unsorted Oliisms

"Dad, do you like Magpie (the cat) or baby Elizabeth better?"   
I respond, "I think that I will go with Elizabeth."
Oli says, "You've got to be kidding me.  I like Magpie better than Ben and Elizabeth."


Olivia sees that Ben received a gift card for a birthday present. She thinks a minute and then says, "Ben (in a low voice), you just got a credit card."

Oli wrote a questionaire to Sue and I, which stated: "Dear Mom and Dad, Did you like School? Circle one: Y or N. If your answer is No, why did you sign me tup for it?"

12-26-2002

Oli on spending and gift giving.

“Daddy, when can I have my own credit cards?

Olivia wrapped up the following for my Christmas gift: (1) a wonderful, homemade bookmark, (2) a clay pinch pot, and (3) a twenty-dollar bill.

Oli received four dollars for doing some extra chores around the house. Immediately afterward, she went with Sue and Ben to Walmart to spend the money. She could not find anything that she really wanted, but, needing to spend the money that moment, she purchased Benny a mask for one of his Bionicles.

12-20-2002

Oli on going to school.

Oli: I don’t want to go to school.
Granny: Why, you will get to see all of your friends?
Oli: My stomach hurts, my feet are slow, and my lips are dry.

I get a call from the assistant teacher. She says, “Please call the classroom. This is not an emergency, we just need to speak with you about Olivia.” When I call, I find out that Oli told her that she threw up in the bathroom and needed to go home. The teacher responded by letting Oli know that she would not be able to sleep over at Serina’s house. Olivia recanted her original throw-up story and got herself involved in a lie. This is where I came in.

10-04-02

On career paths

“Dad, I don’t know whether I want to be a veterinarian or a famous singer when I grow up.”

4-13-02

Oli on sportsmanship.

Setting: Saturday night culdesac ‘kids versus dads’ kickball

 

Rules:

Parents get 2 outs – kids 17 outs

Outs made by (1) std 3 strikes (never happened); (2) hit kid with ball (two times ending in tears); (3) fielding a grounder – must be tipped with foot and subsequently headed and caught by another dad; (4) fielding a pop-up – must be kept in the air –  volleyballs style – until all dads hit, ending in a spike.

 

Sportsmanship:

Oli makes it to second with me hot on her tail. (For later reference, I let her get to the plate safe). Upon arriving, Oli bursts out in an enthusiastic belly laugh. 10 minutes later, while eating strawberries and ice cream during the second inning stretch, Olivia sits next to me and pats my leg. She says, “You played really good, Daddy, even though you didn’t get me out!”

 

 

2-14-02

 

> I was sitting at dinner last night when Oli said, "I don't want to be

> cute, I want to be cool!"

>

> After regaining my composure, I replied, "Why do you want to be cool?"

>

> She came back with, "I want to be like Jackie", the 6th grader in the

> neighborhood, " and you."

>

> I said, "What about Benny?

>

> She retorted, "Benny is medium."

>

> So there you have it, I am cool to all you people that think that I am a

> nerd!

 

 

The first week of kindergarten. 

 

Monday – “I don’t want you and Grandma to go in with me to kindergarten.”

 

Tuesday – Oli does not have school, but I am trying to wake her up to get on an early schedule.  “Dad, it’s my day off!  I need to sleep more so I can get more energy.”

 

Thursday – First full day. 

Oli – “I will not where what Mom picked out for me – I want you to pick something out.” 

Dad – “Ok, but you have to where it if I pick it out.”

Oli – “Oh all right as long as it is not a dress.”

Dad – “Here, put this on.”  Dad hands her a pair of Capri pants and short sleeve shirt.

Oli – “Dad, that is way too fancy.”

Dad – “You made a deal.”

Oli – “Ok.”

 

You know that your daughter should quit sucking her thumb when you have the following exchange with her.

 

Dad:  Roughhousing with daughter.  Grabs

Olivia's thumb. 

 

Olivia:  "Dad, let go of my sucker thumb!"

 

Dad:  "Ok"  Dad grabs her other thumb.

 

Olivia:  "And let go of my backup."

 

 

My daughter is showing signs of wearing the pants in the family...  Ben and Oli typically choose someone or something to be when they play.  For instance, Oli will be a cheetah and Ben will be a storm trooper.  Innocent enough, but this morning I overheard  Oli say, "Hey Ben, how  about I be the hammer and you be the nail?"  And to think that this is only the beginning...  June 2001

 

Over the past year, we have signed Oli up for preschool, soccer, and science day camp.  Today, she asked me "Daddy, why did you sign up for work? – June 2001

 

“Tigger is my favorite actor.” – Fall 2000

 

 

 

 

Oli on first first grade:

I ask: "So, Oli, are you ready for your first day of first grade?"

Oli says: "Yes, Dada, I'm ready for 12th grade!"

 

 

Oli and the bus:

All the neighborhood kids, including K through 5th graders, argue for who will get to sit next to Oli on the bus.

 

 

Oli and neighborhood games:

The kids play a special game in our neighborhood - "Chase the wild thing".  The game involves chasing Olivia while she acts wild.